Kyle Scheffers of Flossmoor won numerous honors as co-captain of the Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, during his senior year. An alumnus of Marian Catholic High School, Scheffers graduated from Trinity in May with a degree in economics. He is the son of Cathy and Todd Scheffers. Scheffers’s strong academic[Read More…]
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Two films airing at GSU film festival
On Saturday, Aug. 4, the Chicago Southland International Film Festival will be held at Governors State University. Two documentaries will be shown at the Center for Performing Arts on campus. Admission is free. “Little Wounds Warriors” will be presented at 4 p.m. It is produced and directed by GSU alumnus[Read More…]
Kelly asks State Department to stop the ability to print 3-D gun blueprints
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., a member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, joined with colleagues as they urged Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to take action before Wednesday, Aug. 1, to prevent the publication online of blueprints for a 3D printed gun. Kelly wrote to Pompeo demanding[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly asks Rauner for update on securing Illinois votes in 2018
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., has written to Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner requesting information about the state’s efforts to secure the upcoming 2018 election after Illinois’ systems were hacked in 2016. Kelly represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress. Despite nearly two years of lead time, Kelly quoted a report from[Read More…]
27th golf outing for Cancer Support Center
The Cancer Support Center is hosting its 27th annual golf outing and dinner on Friday, Aug. 24, at Ravisloe Country Club in Homewood. The golf shotgun start is set for 1 p.m. The barbeque dinner from Hog Wild will begin at 6 p.m. with entertainment from Rooster Billy. The evening’s[Read More…]
SSMMA Six Flags ticket specials
The South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association is making reduced tickets available for Six Flags Great America. The villages of Homewood and Flossmoor are members of SSMMA. Using the association’s promo code can save money on tickets. The tickets are available for July 27, 28 and 29 and Aug. 3,[Read More…]
H-F’s production of ‘Big, The Musical’ starts Friday
Ava Jones as Susan and Darrow Richmond as Josh tough it out in a scene from the Homewood-Flossmoor High School summer theater production of “Big, The Musical TYA.” Josh is a 12-year-old who in this scene has miraculously becomes a 30-year old toy executive who falls for his co-worker Susan. Performances[Read More…]
Homewood to host ice cream social to celebrate 125th anniversary
Homewood’s year-long celebration of its 125th anniversary will include a special ice cream social from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 22, in front of the historic Gottschalk House, 18101 Martin Ave. The event will feature ragtime music by King Music, and patrons can try their hand at traditional[Read More…]
PR strategies for business outlined at GSU program July 31
“Public Relations Strategies for Business and Industry,” a free business networking breakfast and panel discussion, will be presented by the School of Extended Learning at Governors State University on Tuesday, July 31. The event from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at GSU, 1 University Parkway in University Park, will include a[Read More…]
Drama Group presents the musical ‘Fame’
The high-octane musical “Fame” will close out the 2017-18 season for the Drama Group. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, July 27 and 28, and Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2, 3 and 4. Matinee shows at 2 p.m. are on Sunday, July 29, and Saturday, Aug.[Read More…]